Kristina and Victor Filed a Joint Return for the Current

question 75

Essay

Kristina and Victor filed a joint return for the current year. They are in the 31% marginal tax bracket. Victor did not know that Kristina failed to report a prize valued at $16,000 that she won. She used the money to buy Victor a motorcycle. Does Victor meet the tests for relief under the innocent spouse provisions?

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